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History of North America

History of North America

Sweeping historical saga of the United States (USA), Canada and Mexico from their deep origins to our present epoch. Join host Mark Vinet on this exciting and fascinating journey through time, exploring and focusing on the interesting, compelling, wonderful and tragic stories of the North American continent, its inhabitants, heroes, villains, leaders, environment and geography.

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10:05

Great Man Theory

History of North America ·

2025/11/07

The 'Great Man' view of History is a 19th-century approach to the study of history according to which history can be largely explained by the impact of great men, or heroes: highly influential and unique individuals who, due to their natural attributes, such as superior intellect, heroic courage, extraordinary leadership abilities or divine inspiration, have a decisive historical effect. E181. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/R7tx8dqKNM0 which has accompanying

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12:08

454. Lake Superior

History of North America ·

2025/11/06

In 1622, a French explorer and interpreter Étienne Brûlé is credited with being the first European to see Lake Superior. Located between Canada and the United States Lake Superior is one of the largest bodies of freshwater in the world. In 1668, Jesuit Fathers Claude Dablon and Claude-Jean Allouez were on the Lake with Jesuit explorer Jacques Marquette, and they were the first to inform the world of the rich copper mines of that region. Other European explorers who visited Lake

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10:04

Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts

History of North America ·

2025/11/05

In 1602, Captain Bartholomew Gosnold (born in Grundisburgh, Suffolk, England) pioneered a direct sailing route due west from the Azores to the New World in what later became New England. He and his crew explored the coastline with the intention of establishing a colony and small fishing outpost in the southern part of Massachusetts on Cuttyhunk Island. Let’s enjoy first-hand accounts of their adventures. E180. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/icLoO0nvAds which

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10:00

Codex 1.37 Ben Franklin’s Autobiography (Chapter 19.1)

History of North America ·

2025/11/04

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) written in the form of an extended letter to his son, William Franklin (1730-1813). Ben kept good records of his life and travels, and although he was never President, he still played a crucial part in American history. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin at https://amzn.to/43cp6CV Benjamin Franklin Books available athttps://amzn.to/41fUkGD ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on

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10:01

Martha's Vineyard and Provincetown

History of North America ·

2025/11/03

Bartholomew Gosnold (1571-1607) obtained backing to establish an English colony on the North American Atlantic coastline. In 1602, he set sail in a small bark named the Concord, with thirty-two on board. Let’s listen to a first-hand account of their adventures. E179. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/oMy9edD_k6o which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Bartholomew Gosnold books available at

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PLUS 2.21 Prelude to U.S. Civil War (Chapter 6.2)

History of North America ·

2025/11/02

Epic STORY of the fascinating background events to the American Civil War (1861-65) as seen from a North American perspective. Enjoy this History of North America PLUS episode! Canada and the American Civil War: PRELUDE TO WAR by Mark Vinet (non-fiction history paper book, audio book, eBook) is available at https://amzn.to/4mQeilx ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any

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5:59

EXTRA 5.6 The Frozen Raptor (Chapters 8, 9)

History of North America ·

2025/11/01

Denary Novels, Book Five — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet Watch Book Five’s official Video trailer athttps://youtu.be/UGD09zkKxHo THE FROZEN RAPTOR

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10:10

Halloween Special

History of North America ·

2025/10/31

The North American celebration of Halloween marks the day before the Western Christian feast of All Saints’ (or All Hallows') Day and initiates the season of Allhallowtide, which lasts three days and concludes with All Souls' Day. s360. Everything Everywhere Daily podcast available at https://amzn.to/3XHj20A History of Halloween books at https://amzn.to/48sOODT Halloween items available at https://amzn.to/48mYfF3 Check out the YouTube version of this episode at

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10:05

453. Ancient Halloween Customs

History of North America ·

2025/10/30

Pagan and folk beliefs overlap of with Christian beliefs to create ancient Halloween traditions that go back, far back in Western occidental history to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. The North American celebration of Halloween marks the day before the Western Christian feast of All Saints’ (or All Hallows') Day and initiates the season of Allhallowtide, which lasts three days and concludes with All Souls' Day. Dan Snow’s History Hit podcast at https://amzn.to/40Rvtc6 History of

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10:26

452. Halloween Traditions

History of North America ·

2025/10/29

Ancient Halloween roots and customs go back, far back to Western occidental history’s folk, pagan, and Christian beliefs. Pumpkins, trick or treating and ghost stories are what we associate with Halloween, but what about turnips, fairies and a fortune-telling cake? We go in search of the origins of Halloween, rooted on the island of Ireland in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when the harvest ends and winter looms. Dan Snow’s History Hit podcast at https://amzn.to/40Rvtc6 History

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Codex 1.36 Ben Franklin’s Autobiography (Chapter 18)

History of North America ·

2025/10/28

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) written in the form of an extended letter to his son, William Franklin (1730-1813). Ben kept good records of his life and travels, and although he was never President, he still played a crucial part in American history. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin at https://amzn.to/43cp6CV Benjamin Franklin Books available athttps://amzn.to/41fUkGD ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on

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11:27

452. Origins of Halloween

History of North America ·

2025/10/27

We go in search of the origins of Halloween, rooted on the island of Ireland in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when the harvest ends and winter looms with the overlap of Christian belief and folk or pagan beliefs. Dan Snow’s History Hit podcast at https://amzn.to/40Rvtc6 History of Halloween books at https://amzn.to/48sOODT Halloween items available at https://amzn.to/48mYfF3 Check out the YouTube version of this episode at xxxxxxxxxxxxx which has accompanying visuals including

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10:00

PLUS 2.20 CW 26oct2025 (Ch6.1)

History of North America ·

2025/10/26

Epic STORY of the fascinating background events to the American Civil War (1861-65) as seen from a North American perspective. Enjoy this History of North America PLUS episode! Canada and the American Civil War: PRELUDE TO WAR by Mark Vinet (non-fiction history paper book, audio book, eBook) is available at https://amzn.to/4mQeilx ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any

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5:26

EXTRA 5.5 The Frozen Raptor (Chapters 6, 7)

History of North America ·

2025/10/25

Denary Novels, Book Five — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet Watch Book Five’s official Video trailer athttps://youtu.be/UGD09zkKxHo THE FROZEN RAPTOR

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10:39

Bartholomew Gosnold explores New England

History of North America ·

2025/10/24

Modern-day New England is a region comprising six states in the Northeastern United States: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. English plans to colonize this part of America began to take concrete form at the turn of the 17th century. The first expedition to set out from England was led by Bartholomew Gosnold (1571-1607). Eric Yanis of The Other States of America podcast joins Mark Vinet in the telling of this fascinating story. E178. Check out the YouTube

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13:44

Expedition to Cape Cod in 1602

History of North America ·

2025/10/23

Bartholomew Gosnold was an English sea captain who led the first recorded European expedition to Cape Cod, Provincetown, Cuttyhunk Island, and Martha's Vineyard. Eric Yanis of The Other States of America podcast shares his telling of this incredible story. E177. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/wS7QIbuqotg which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Bartholomew Gosnold books available at

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10:00

450. Puritan English Accent

History of North America ·

2025/10/22

American Pilgrims brought with them their own unique way of speaking English to 17th century colonial America. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/t11VaRrwooM which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. History of English podcast at https://amzn.to/3IPLF8O Books by Kevin Stroud available at https://amzn.to/4mPav6x Books about Scots-Irish at https://amzn.to/4hpFDZp ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and

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Codex 1.35 Ben Franklin’s Autobiography (Chapter 17.2)

History of North America ·

2025/10/21

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) written in the form of an extended letter to his son, William Franklin (1730-1813). Ben kept good records of his life and travels, and although he was never President, he still played a crucial part in American history. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin at https://amzn.to/43cp6CV Benjamin Franklin Books available athttps://amzn.to/41fUkGD ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on

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11:50

Guy Fawkes 1605 Bonfire Night

History of North America ·

2025/10/20

"Remember, remember, the 5th of November; Gunpowder, treason and plot; I see no reason why gunpowder, treason; should ever be forgot." Every year, people across the United Kingdom light fireworks and bonfires to commemorate the events of November 5th, 1605. Guy Fawkes Night or Bonfire Night celebrates the capture of Fawkes (1570-1606), who was apprehended under the British Houses of Parliament with 36 barrels of gunpowder, fuses and matches, planning to blow up King James I and his entire

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11:53

PLUS 2.19 Prelude to U.S. Civil War (Chapter 5.2)

History of North America ·

2025/10/19

Epic STORY of the fascinating background events to the American Civil War (1861-65) as seen from a North American perspective. Enjoy this History of North America PLUS episode! Canada and the American Civil War: PRELUDE TO WAR by Mark Vinet (non-fiction history paper book, audio book, eBook) is available at https://amzn.to/4mQeilx ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any

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